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LOTUSLAND NEWSLETTER VOLUME 26 NO. 2SPRING 2017

Lotusland’s Nursery: Where the Future Happens BY PAUL MILLS

HE NURSERY at Lotusland is where the future happens and Tthe next generation of is started. Nursery operations are one of the many crucial behind-the-scenes operations at Lotusland. Our globally important collections rely on the nursery as a fundamental pillar of support for building and caring for these collections. The nursery supports many diverse aspects of Lotusland operations, including producing plants for the gift shop and for the Fourth Grade Out- reach Program; acting as a hospital for declining plants from the collections; and introducing new plants to the . They also manage much of the extraordinary Exceptional Plants: Lotusland Auction & Sale event, to be held this year on Saturday, October 7. It’s hard to be sure what existed at Lotusland in the way of a nursery when Madame Ganna Walska bought the property in 1941. There are remnants of The at Lotusland is the backbone of nursery operations. Housed in this climate-controlled Continued on page 2 environment are plants in varying stages of development from sprouting seeds to plants ready for the garden.

IN THIS ISSUE

Lotusland’s Nursery: 1 Japanese Lantern Exhibit 9 Cacti and Cocktails 15 Where the Future Happens Begins the Preliminary Phase of the Mother’s Day Tea and Tour 15 Renovation Director’s Letter 4 A Compost Tea Party 15 ADOPT-A-LANTERN 9 Lotusland Featured in 4 A Focus Tour of Lotusland’s Compost Magazine Members’ Family Day 10 Tea Program Exclusively for Garden Lover Members Horticultural Happenings 5 In Memoriam: 12 Collections News6Bruce Wingfield Van Dyke June Solstice Twilight Tour 16 1922–2016 The Golden Fuchsia Summer Bounty Dinner 16 New Employees 13 Lotusland Welcomes 6 LotusFest! 16 18 New Docents March for Science and Earth Day14 Thank You to Our Garden 16 Virginia Hayes Retires 7 Help Make Lotusland’s 14 Champions, Garden Visionaries, Donor Profile: David & Judy Jones 8 Wishes Come True Garden Stewards and Garden Guardians Giving Life Insurance 8 Lotusland Celebrates: 14 One of the Most Satisfying Ways to Donate Avant Garden New in the Garden Shop 17 2

The LOTUSLAND NEWSLETTER systems that are in place to protect is published by these valuable plants. Ganna Walska Lotusland Lotusland propagates from many 695 Ashley Road of the plants that date to the original Santa Barbara, 93108 commercial nursery on the property 805.969.3767•www.lotusland.org that belonged to Ralph Kinton Stevens 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES in the 1880s. We have produced second Connie Pearcy, President generations of the two oldest Jubaea Daniel Bifano, Co-Vice President chilensis (Chilean wine palm) on the Crystal Wyatt, Co-Vice President property that tower over the Sycamore Ian Fisher, Secretary Canyon gate. We grow seedlings of the Mick Thomas, Treasurer centuries-old Dracaena draco (dragon Belle Hahn Cohen trees), although it’s sometimes hard to Geoff Crane tell where Stevens’ end and Ganna Lesley Cunningham Walska’s begin, and we have a handful William Daugherty of saplings of the stately Monterey Dorothy Gardner This Zamia integrifolia was grown from seed cypress of the Great Lawn. Suzanne Mathews received from Montgomery Botanical Center in As plants senesce (deteriorate with Mimi Michaelis Coral Gables, Florida. age), they often become vulnerable to Eileen Rasmussen attack from pathogens or pests. It is George Schoellkopf Continued from page 1 important for these plants to be identi- Caroline Thompson a greenhouse (the foundation) that fied early so an attempt can be made to John Van Donge burned in the 1964 Coyote Fire at the save them either by bringing the entire Yasmine Zodeh north end of the property. Prior to our plant to the nursery or by propagating current greenhouse, two dilapidated wood from seed or a cutting. It was recently Lifetime Honorary Trustees Merryl Brown and glass were in its place observed that a large plant of Robert J. Emmons that could possibly have pre-dated 1941. canariensis on the main drive had lost Arthur R. Gaudi Current nursery facilities consist of its roots because of root rot fungus Kisa Heyer one greenhouse, various shade struc- (Armillaria sp.). In this case, there was Michael Towbes tures and a couple of hoop houses that no hope of saving the entire plant so are at best adequate, but need updat- cuttings were taken to the nursery and Gwen Stauffer, M.S. ing. The nursery is dependent upon re-rooted in pumice beds. Executive Director volunteers for maintenance, watering, Through Lotusland’s many collabo- Rebecca Anderson, M.A., CFRE weeding and plant production, and rations, we often receive seed or young Director of Development they alone produce almost 3,000 plants plants that are new to the collections or needed for the educational outreach have a more detailed provenance. Some Diane Figueroa, CPA program. All the plants in the nursery of these seeds or plants may not be Director of Finance are tracked by the curation department, destined for the garden for another ten Bob Craig and we continually update the security or more years, needing to be nurtured Director of Marketing Tyler Diehl Director of and Facilities Dorothy Shaner Director of Public Programs Steven Timbrook, Ph.D. Director Emeritus

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Mission Statement

We preserve and enhance the unique historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska, care for and improve its collections, and develop its conservation and programs, so they educate us, inspire us, and advance our understanding and appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and in the life of the planet. Encephalartos seedlings destined for the Garden Shop. 3 and grown in the nursery. For example, Lotusland is part of the Fish and Wildlife Service Plant Rescue program, and we received 20 confis- cated seeds of a rare central African 11 years ago that are still being grown to a size that will be adequate to plant in the garden. Lotusland has a long and close rela- tionship with Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden in Cape Town, South Africa. Many plants have been grown here from seed provided by Kirstenbosch dating back to the early 1990s, including Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’ that is found at the top of the behind the Main House. We received this seed in 1997, just three years after the initial introduction of this gold-flowered form of the bird of paradise. In 2011, thanks to a generous dona- tion from Lotusland benefactor Paul Glenn, three individuals of a critically endangered South African cycad were Lotusland’s nursery provides succulents that are given to the students who visit with the Fourth Grade purchased from Kirstenbosch as part of Outreach Program. a species survival program where the money from the purchase of these from MBC including Zombia antillarum, northwesterly most limit of the range plants will directly benefit the plant in the zombie palm, and Copernicia alba, of this species in Taylor County, Florida, the wild. These plants are being grown the Caranday wax palm, which were near the Panhandle. in the nursery until they are large grown in the nursery and are now on Plants with known provenance, or enough to go into the garden. display in the Palmetum. field collection data, provide the most Another important collaboration is Recently, we received seed from scientific, educational and conservation with the Montgomery Botanical Center Montgomery Botanical Center of Zamia value to botanic garden collections. (MBC) in Florida. MBC is known for its integrifolia, which is the only cycad Lotusland has been part of two joint extensive research on palms and native to the United States, with a range cycad collecting trips to Mexico with with the majority of its plant collections that stretches from Florida, south into MBC and Mexican institutions in 2001 consisting of wild collected material. the Caribbean. Although not new to to collect plants of Ceratozamia and in Lotusland has received a number of our collections, what is interesting 2004 to collect seed of Dioon. Plants and palm and cycad seeds over the years about this seed is that it came from the seeds are treated differently upon arrival, but they were nurtured in the nursery for years until they could be incorporated into the cycad garden. In 2011, the nursery at Lotusland produced seed of the critically endan- gered cycad Encephalartos heenanii for the first time ever in the United States —one of our nursery’s greatest accom- plishments to date. So far one plant has been shared with the University of California at Berkeley, and we plan to share one with MBC in the near future. We are in conversations with colleagues in South Africa about repatriating some of these plants to the wild. The role of a botanic garden will always be that of a place for pleasure and relaxation, but plant conservation depends on botanic gardens, and botanic gardens depend on their nurseries to help safeguard global This shade house provides filtered light for begonias and . plant diversity. 4 Director’s Letter

OME OF MY EARLIEST childhood acorn comes the mighty oak. But even memories are of favorite plants the mighty oak—and our majestic Sgrowing in my father’s garden in Monterey cypress—is not immune to southeast Pennsylvania. Red tulips with time and will succumb to old age, pro- yellow and black starry centers lit up ducing its last seeds that germinate into the front garden and astonished me by seedlings to fill the space it leaves how they opened with the warmth of behind. Birth and death complete the day, then closed at night as if going to eternal cycle of life, and this cycle exists sleep with me. Outside the dining room, absolutely and relentlessly in a garden. a tall lilac bloomed, filling the house The concept of change in a historic with heady fragrance when my mother garden is confounding. One would opened the windows to let in fresh think that a historic garden should be spring air. Bridal wreath spiraea, other- held in stasis—preserved to look like it wise an untidy plant, was gloriously always had. It is possible to achieve this covered in lacy white flowers, once end, but not by doing nothing. Only again confirming the right to its fanciful when we can accept the inevitable Gwen Stauffer moniker. A huge Baldwin tree, change that naturally occurs in a garden climbed by siblings competing for the —made up of living and eventually apart and put it back together again— highest branches, produced fruit with dying organisms—are we prepared to prudently and respectfully—to preserve perfect crunch and sweet-tart balance. take the appropriate steps to preserve it. the garden while also meeting our All those plants in my childhood In Europe, where historic gardens are community’s modern needs. As a public yard are now gone. The memories are centuries old, trees and other plantings garden, we must provide equal accessi- not, of course, and I admit my nostalgia have been replaced many times over. bility accommodation for all visitors, for them. My experience with those Lotusland, at only 135 years old, is just regardless of our historic status. We plants was part of the foundation for experiencing the end of the life cycle for look to the past while we act for the the person I would come to be, and, many of our trees and garden plants, for future to ensure that Ganna Walska’s frankly, I am much more excited about the first time. Lotusland will always be here, for the potential for rebirth. There is very Renovation, restoration and re- everyone, for generations to come. little that amazes me more than how a placement are effective methods, or shriveled, dried-up seed can become a “treatments,” for achieving preserva- With warmest regards, vital, living organism. From the tiny tion. Sometimes we must take a garden Gwen L. Stauffer Lotusland Featured in Garden Design Magazine

HE WINTER 2017 issue of Garden Design featured “Lessons from TLotusland.” The photographically rich 12-page essay describes the garden this way: “A botanical treasure holds keys to creating a more creative, playful and personal garden.” We were happy to host the maga- zine’s amazing photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo, who did a brilliant job of capturing the garden. Meg Ryan researched and wrote the story and artfully blended the garden’s history with all the key elements that make Lotusland such a gem today. Lotusland appeared in the publi- cation as part of their ongoing “Great Garden” series. 5 Horticultural Happenings LOTUSLAND ROSES FEEDING TIME IN THE SPRING IS FERTILIZING TIME and feeding is on every rose lover’s mind. It’s easy to get excited knowing those gorgeous flowers are on their way in just a few weeks. First we must determine the best organic fertilizer for the garden. At Lotusland, we do everything possible to keep the roses blooming and the soil alive by feeding the plants healthy organic materials like alfalfa, fish and kelp. Soil organisms recognize these natural materials, consume them and convert them into usable nutrients. It’s these organisms in the soil that best orchestrate rose feeding. Without robust soil ecology and organic inputs, the Mike Furner and Bruno Reginato combine for more than seven decades in the garden. roses would have to be fed with chemicals every couple of weeks. worms and other organisms to move been in the garden when Ganna Walksa Chemical fertilizers bypass much of the around the root zone. Having a com- was living. natural process and actually bleach the plete program for rose feeding and soil Mike started in 1977 and was soil, reducing its life. You may get a big ecology that is performed once in spring originally hired to move numerous push of growth using chemicals, but and again in late summer makes rose cycads including the awesome respon- bugs and disease are likely to follow. more manageable and creates sibility of transplanting the three Organic fertilizers and the associated a truly sustainable rose bed. precious Encephalartos woodii. He says he microbes evenly feed the roses through- —Corey Welles “made the biggest root balls he could out the entire year, strengthening the think of and thank goodness Madame roots and leaves and producing strong FIXTURES IN THE GARDEN liked where they were planted.” Mike luxurious plants. Fine-textured mulch is MIKE FURNER’S AND BRUNO REGINATO’S has worked in almost every capacity applied over the organic fertilizer twice tenure is more than seven decades in the garden and can now be found a year to seal in the moisture, allowing of working at Lotusland, both having nurturing and caring for his beloved bromeliads, on which he has developed an expert’s warehouse of knowledge. Bruno Reginato began working at Lotusland in 1979, brought on board by his uncle, longtime Lotusland gardener Mario Franceschini, which gives him the status of being second generation in the garden. Bruno has worked in nearly every garden on the property. In addi- tion to contributing to all team projects, he focuses on the Dracaena Circle and the courtyard in front of the house. When you see Mike or Bruno in the garden, after congratulating them on their amazing careers at Lotusland, ask them if they might share with you a Madame story from years gone by. Lotusland is grateful for their extraor- dinary dedication and is fortunate not only for their horticulture expertise, but for their vital link to the history and lore A healthy rose produces more blooms and is better equipped to ward off pathogens. that make this garden so magnificent. 6 COLLECTIONS NEWS The Golden Fuchsia

N 1976, while studying the flora until 11 years later when, together with of Chiapas, Mexico, Dennis David Lorence of the University of IBreedlove of the California Academy , he described it as a new species of Sciences came across a group of called Deppea splendens. plants with vivid gold flowers that he One year prior to formally describing had not previously seen in his travels. the species, Mr. Breedlove returned He referred to it as “unknown ” to the site where the plant had been collected only to find it converted to . Having been the only known stand of Deppea splendens, it was believed to be extinct in the wild. Seed had been collected and distributed, but only seven individuals (clones) were known to exist in 2000, three of which were propagated and distributed by Pacific Plant Promotions, which is a collaboration between the Huntington Look for this Deppea splendens in the Garden Botanic Garden, Rancho Santa Ana at Lotusland this spring. Botanic Garden and Pacific Horticulture. Mildred E. Mathias Botanic Garden at plant that is not actually related to UCLA went on to produce seed by fuchsias, but its pendant flowers with cross pollinating the individual plants, petals that recurve at the tip very much and there is hope that some of these resemble those of fuchsias. plants can be used for reintroduction of A native of the cloud forests of D. splendens into its native habitat. Chiapas, this mountain dweller is well The Deppea is relatively suited to coastal California’s cool small with about 25 species that are climate, wanting some cover to protect found in the American tropics from from hotter mid-day sun and drying The Golden Fuchsia (Deppea splendens) has southern Mexico to Brazil. D. splendens, winds. Look for Deppea splendens in the attractively ribbed bright green leaves. or golden fuchsia, is a highly ornamental Fern Garden this spring. —Paul Mills Lotusland Welcomes 18 New Docents

OTUSLAND RECENTLY graduated 18 new docents. After com- L pleting a rigorous 10-week course of study, this group of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals is ready to lead tours, interpret the exotic plant collections and share the fascinating history of the garden. The extensive docent training program provides top- notch lectures, guest speakers, classes and training over a four-month period. Our next docent training program begins in September 2017. For more

information, please contact Volunteer LTOR: Lynne Cummings, Elisabeth Soth, Lynn Johnson, Sally Jones, Debra Lorier, Roberta Collier, Rebecca Coordinator Kitty Thomassin at Flynn, Ginette Watson, Gail Herson, Alicia Sorkin, Lisa Cobb, Shela West, Carol Prentice, Marie Tuohey-Mote. 805.969.3767 ext. 112. NOT PICTURED:Mary Jane Buchanan, Linda Conger, Zita Greenup, Monica Norwood. 7 Virginia Hayes Retires

IRGINIA HAYES, Curator of the 1992. Her encyclopedic knowledge critical as the staff worked to develop Living Collection, retired this was daunting, and many wondered a healthy, site-specific horticultural V spring after a remarkable career at how could they ever do justice to the program while remaining true to Lotusland that spanned 25 years. garden the way Virginia does. In her Madame’s creation and vision.” Building on a Master’s degree in Evo- always calm, reassuring way, she Virginia’s research and archival lutionary Biology from the University would simply advise, “Let the garden examination of the life of Ganna Walska of California Santa Barbara (of course speak for itself.” benefited the organization by providing with an emphasis on the lotus— Executive Director Gwen Stauffer a more insightful understanding of the ), her life’s accomplish- describes Virginia’s contributions this intellectual power and passions behind ments are prodigious; way: “She applied her incredible knowl- our original benefactor. Madame’s Virginia’s highest curatorial priorities edge of plants to build these outstanding unique personality and remarkable life were to expand and preserve the amazing collections, and her passion for sharing story were things she absorbed, studied historic collections, and the international her knowledge with others helped and perhaps even embodied to a recognition that has been bestowed on make Lotusland an important resource degree, by living in a small house in Lotusland is to some degree the result both locally and internationally.” Madame’s treasured garden for more of her work. She has represented Virginia was the go-to person to than two decades. Lotusland at International Conferences show the garden to influential visitors. Lotusland Research Associate Jeff on Cycad Biology in Australia, Mexico, Martha Stewart was charmed to such a Chemnick speaks of “Virginia’s impec- Panama, China and Vietnam and at the degree that Lotusland was featured on cable reputation and her comforting 1998 Botanic Gardens Conservation the cover of her magazine. Anne “Mother Earth” aura, which assured International Congress in Capetown, Dewey, who worked with Virginia for everyone that everything was going South Africa. 25 years, shared the story of a visit by to be alright. She was always striving Virginia is a prolific writer. She has the Royal Family of Qatar for what, at to protect the integrity of the gardens, authored articles in every Lotusland their request, was to be a 45-minute the quality of the horticulture and the Newsletter for the past 25 years, con- tour. When Virginia returned, three historical perspective that embodied tributed to the publication of numerous hours later, she had the entire group Madame Ganna Walska’s vision…this books including Ganna Walska Lotusland laughing, asking endless questions and was the work ethic that became Collections and Horticulture, co-authored impressed to the degree that they made synonymous with Virginia Hayes.” with Steven Timbrook, and The Garden a very generous donation. Teacher, mentor, author, plant- Gourmet, an organic gardening book Virginia’s neighbor and co-worker geek, photographer, environmentalist, published by Barron’s. She has written for 25 years, Mike Iven, held Virginia in mother, scientist, web-master and for Pacific Horticulture, hundreds of the highest regard. “Virginia’s plant friend. Virginia’s wonderful spirit and columns for the Santa Barbara Indepen- expertise was an invaluable asset to all amazing breadth of knowledge are dent dating back to 1999 and the list programs and just as important was her quite irreplaceable, and Lotusland will goes on. knowledge of Ganna Walska and be forever grateful for all she has done Virginia started at Lotusland in Lotusland’s history. Her input was for the garden. —Bob Craig 1992. She applied for a job as the water gardener, but was deemed overqualified and was hired instead as Associate Curator. Soon thereafter, she took up residence at Lotusland, living in what was originally called the dormitory, a small quaint cottage that sits on the north side of the house—a home in the garden at Lotusland. Steve Timbrook, Lotusland Director Emeritus, originally hired Virginia and describes her as “bringing to the position a wide knowl- edge of the plant groups most important to Lotusland. It took very little time for me to realize what a great addition she was to Lotusland’s horticultural staff.” One of her most far-reaching accomplishments has been preparing docents to lead tours. Virginia helped develop curriculum, planned the courses and has trained every docent since Virginia Hayes retired this spring after a remarkable career at Lotusland that spanned 25 years. 8 DONOR PROFILE David & Judy Jones

“We feel so fortunate to have such a world-class botanical garden in our neighborhood. There was so much thought that went into the design and development of Lotusland that we wanted to help insure its future for many generations.” —David and Judy Jones

AVID AND JUDY JONES dis- Francisco to San Diego in the early Lotusland events and visiting the covered Santa Barbara on a 2000s. Captivated by Santa Barbara, gardens. Recently, Judy and David have Dcoastal drive from San they decided to return for a month the generously invested in Lotusland with next year to explore the area. What was a gift of life insurance, a tool he is meant to be a temporary stay ended in familiar with as a wealth advisor a home purchase and resulted in a love specializing in estate planning and affair with our city that has been going insurance. David hosts informational strong for nearly 20 years. Today, the seminars relative to this subject, and he Joneses split their time between Santa has offered his expertise to help provide Barbara and their native Naples, Florida, information and insightful strategy for where they support scholarships for Lotusland supporters. local students. Judy and David wish to support As residents, being philanthropic in Lotusland so it remains vibrant long the community was equally important. after their lifetimes and are excited Upon introduction to Lotusland, they about the experience and education were awestruck by its beauty and Lotusland offers Santa Barbara residents became more involved by attending and visitors alike. Giving Life Insurance ONE OF THE MOST SATISFYING WAYS TO DONATE

IFE INSURANCE can be a tool continue to pay the premiums (if Lotusland as the owner and beneficiary. with many purposes. When needed) and would receive additional All premiums paid by you (which L your children were young, you income tax deductions each year for would go to us first, and we would pay may have purchased policies to provide these payments. At your passing, the premium) would be tax deductible. them with financial protection in case Lotusland receives the death benefit People are living longer and life insur- something should happen to you or income tax free, and it will not be taxed ance rates have fallen dramatically over your spouse. Many retirees have pur- in your estate! the past 30 years. Most large carriers will issue new policies on insureds up chased life insurance in the past to help 2. Retain ownership of an existing policy to age 85 at very competitive rates. their heirs pay their estate tax bills. and make Lotusland the beneficiary It is possible to also buy a second- Exemptions have risen dramatically IF YOU WOULD rather retain ownership to-die policy on yourself and your over the years from $600,000 to of a policy for your own financial spouse, creating further leverage and $5,500,000 per person, and many security or that of others, you have the lower premiums. We have also seen families find that they no longer need following options. some donors choose to insure their the coverage. Have your circumstances Name Lotusland as the primary children or grandchildren to keep the changed? If so, you might be interested beneficiary, while retaining the right premiums as low as possible (or in case in one of the most satisfying uses for to change the beneficiary as owner of the older donor may not be insurable). life insurance that you no longer the policy. need—donating it to Lotusland. A gift This option does not produce a FIND OUT MORE of life insurance creates leverage for current income tax charitable deduction, WHEN CONSIDERING any of these charita- your gift as well as possible income and but any amounts payable to Lotusland ble arrangements, it is especially critical estate tax savings. Here are three ways at your death will not be subject to to have a skilled planning team with to arrange this gift. federal estate tax and will not be expertise in finance, law, taxes and life included in your estate. This gives you 1. Give an existing policy insurance. We are happy to answer any flexibility in future planning just in case WHEN YOU CHOOSE to name Lotusland questions regarding charitable giving your financial situation changes. as the policy owner and beneficiary, that you or your advisor may have. For you receive an immediate income tax 3. Create a new policy for future more information, please call Rebecca charitable deduction. If premiums are charitable gifts Anderson at 805.969.3767 ext. 104 or still payable on the policy, you would YOU CAN BUY a new policy and name email her at [email protected]. 9 Japanese Lantern Exhibit BEGINS THE PRELIMINARY PHASE OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN RENOVATION

OR THE PAST few months, for the Japanese Emperor’s exhibit at while the Japanese Garden undergoes Lotusland’s staff has taken the 1904 World Exposition in St. Louis, the urgent renovation to repair water Fadvantage of the winter season to which were subsequently sold to features, rebuild the path system to execute preparatory tasks that must be merchants and wealthy patrons. make the garden fully accessible, restore completed well before the heavy work The Ishi-D¯oro¯ of Lotusland exhibit is original plantings and fulfill Waska’s of the Japanese Garden Renovation temporary, but will remain in place and Fujii’s vision for the garden. project can begin. The timing was extremely critical for most of these tasks. The koi fish prefer to be moved when the weather is cool, before they spawn. The sculpted trees— many of them started by Frank Fujii, Ganna Walska’s gardener and co- designer—had to be dug up and boxed during their winter dormancy. The trees will be returned to their original posi- tions in the garden near the end of the project, and the koi will be returned to the pond as well. Another critical task was moving the Japanese stone lanterns out of the garden to prevent any damage to them during the renovation. Ganna Walska amassed more than 30 Japanese stone lanterns, or ishi-d¯oro¯ , to embellish her Japanese stroll garden. The lanterns were placed in appropriate locations by Walska and Fujii, each according to their purpose. Set with stones or wash basins and an arrangement of plants, they fit seamlessly as an important garden Lotusland is most grateful to Montecito Bank & Trust for their support as presenting sponsor for the ornament. This winter, the lanterns Ishi-D¯oro¯ of Lotusland exhibit. have been carefully cataloged, along with their accompanying rocks, basins and plants, so that they can be returned to their original positions to complete ADOPT-A-LANTERN the renovation at the end of 2018. We took advantage of the need to Permanent naming opportunities for elements of the Japanese Garden move Walska’s exquisite and historic are available, including individual lanterns, through a gift of $10,000 each. lantern collection to showcase them, all Each sponsored lantern will feature the donor’s together for the first time, in the stun- ning Ishi-D¯oro¯ of Lotusland exhibit along preferred name listed on a beautifully engraved plate. the main drive, opposite the Japanese Individual, foundation, honorary and memorial listings are welcome. Garden. Walska’s ishi-d¯oro¯ collection includes stone lanterns of many styles Only 30 lanterns are available for naming, and purposes, representing many dif- and they are being chosen on a first-come–first-served basis. ferent periods in Japanese history and culture. While the provenance of these To be a part of this effort or adopt a lantern in the exhibit lanterns cannot be verified, records or make a donation to the Japanese Garden Renovation, indicate that some of them were please contact Rebecca Anderson at [email protected]. acquired from the Japanese gardens of local Montecito estates, some of which Learn more about the Japanese Garden Renovation were dismantled during World War II at www.Lotusland.org. as a show of patriotism. It is likely that some came directly from Japan, possibly 10 11 Members’ Family Day • A Magical Garden! SATURDAY, MAY 20 • NOON TO 4:00 PM Lotusland wants to thank you, our members, for your support by hosting our 20th annual Members’ Family Day. All members are invited, especially children of all ages!

Generously Sponsored by Thomas & Nancy Crawford, Jr. in Honor of Their Grandchildren

Activities will include: BRIS E BOB D BOB

SY PHOTO Mr. Funn presents a family-friendly magic act and balloon art entertainment in the Theatre Garden • 1:30 TO 2:15 PM and again at 2:45 TO 3:30 PM Dress up in magical-themed costumes and pose for your free souvenir photo taken by photographer extraordinaire Bob DeBris • NOON TO 3:30 PM

COURTE On the Great Lawn, everyone can enjoy activities and crafts, face painting by Anji Lawson and the giant mural created by Kathy Mills • NOON TO 3:30 PM

Please return this reservation form to: Ganna Walska Lotusland, Attn: FAMILY DAY RSVP, 695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Garden Admission to Members’ Family Day Your confirmation, parking pass for entry and a map will be mailed to you upon receipt of your reservation form. IS FREE! Reservation Form You must reserve space for your family by mailing in the reservation form, along with a non-refundable vehicle fee of $15. Member Name(s) To tal no. in vehicle ______Street Address No. of adults ______No. of children 3 to 12 ______Due to the popularity of this event and to allow as many members as possible to attend, Lotusland requests one vehicle per membership. City Zip No. of teens ______No. of children 2 and under____ Members are welcome to bring family or friends, but please leave four-legged friends at home. Don’t have enough room in your vehicle? Please consider asking your guests to become members Best Email Address Knowing children’s ages helps us to plan activities. and purchase their own vehicle pass. All vehicles are valet parked. Best Phone Number Mail your reservation form early to assure your attendance as this event often quickly fills to capacity. Ⅺ Enclosed is our family’s non-refundable one vehicle Payment Method: No phone or email reservations, please. fee of $15. Call Member Services 805.969.3767 ext. 120 or ext. 115 if you have questions Ⅺ Check # ______enclosed or need a membership brochure mailed to be able to include more guests. We know to bring our lunch basket if we choose! made payable to Ganna Walska Lotusland There will be no food to purchase. Ⅺ Ⅺ Ⅺ Ⅺ Bring your own lunch basket and enjoy a picnic on the lawn! VISA MasterCard AMEX Discover All vehicles are valet parked; Remember: No food will be available to purchase. no neighborhood parking allowed. Card Number Complimentary assorted drinks will be available all afternoon. Complimentary lemonade, iced tea, juice boxes and water will be available all afternoon. Exp. Date Security Code Enjoy a complimentary ice cream cone served on the main house patio from 1:00 TO 3:00 PM. Don’t delay mailing your reservation form A limited number of picnic blankets will be available, or you can bring your own. as this event always fills to capacity. Signature 12 In Memoriam: Bruce Wingfield Van Dyke 1922–2016

RUCE VAN DYKE grew up ing services. He was involved in almost grafted, gardeners throughout the county in Fallbrook, California, and every aspect of gardening and horti- who learned how to prune their fruit Battended UCLA before joining culture in the community. Bruce was a trees from him, and countless friends the Army Air Corps during World War horticulturist at Lotusland for more who remember him for his good II. He was a bomber pilot who trained than 20 years. Current Lotusland volun- humor, kindness and love of plants. cadet pilots and bombardiers. teer and retired Santa Barbara County He was generous with his time and He married his college sweetheart, Agricultural Commissioner Bill Gillette knowledge. Bruce taught popular edu- Miki Harkness, and when the war recalls a time when Bruce phoned him cation classes in home gardening, wrote ended, he resumed his studies at UCLA. about a rust fungus in the Aloe Garden a garden column for the Santa Barbara Bruce changed his major from physics at Lotusland. It turned out to be News-Press for 33 years and managed to subtropical horticulture, and his life Uromyces aloes—rare and potentially both the Santa Barbara Orchid Show revolved around plants from then on. very damaging. Bruce immediately for 21 years and Santa Barbara Flower After graduating from UCLA in 1948, removed all the infected plants and, in and Garden Show for 5 years. He was he moved with his young family to Bill Gillette’s estimation, saved the Aloe a board member and president of Carpinteria to take a job as an instructor Garden and potentially kept the rust Santa Barbara Beautiful, served as a at Santa Barbara Junior College. from spreading throughout the state. City Parks Commissioner for 18 years, Bruce eventually started his own Bruce worked in all sorts and sizes was a member of the City Street Tree horticultural services company offering of gardens, and there are trees in back- Advisory Committee for 25 years and grafting, , spraying and consult- yards all over Santa Barbara that he was a trustee of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. When the city of Santa Barbara stopped pruning the rose garden on the Mission lawn, he drafted his good friend Duke McPherson, and the two of them started a volunteer pruning effort that has turned into a Santa Barbara institution in which hundreds of people take part. For all this, he received many awards and acknowl- edgements including the Heritage Oak Award from Santa Barbara Beautiful for lifetime achievement. He was also an avid hiker and made many summer trips to the Sierra Nevada. He swam regularly at the YMCA, where he made many friends. Bruce and Miki traveled extensively in Latin America, South East Asia and Africa. He loved snorkeling, photog- raphy and, of course, his own home gardens. Miki Van Dyke died in 1996 and Bruce married Dorchen Forman in 2003. He lived the remainder of his life with Dorchen in her beautiful Goleta home surrounded by fruit trees and flowers. Bruce is survived by his wife Dorchen, daughter Christopher, son Peter, grandchildren Papaya and Nicholas, six great-grandchildren and many dear friends. The family wishes to acknowledge with gratitude the loving care provided to him at the end of his life by Elza Hernandez and her caregiver team, and in his last days by Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care. 13 New Employees AS WE EMBARK ON ANOTHER EXCITING SPRING SEASON, LOTUSLAND IS PLEASED TO WELCOME SIX NEW FACES TO OUR STAFF GENNY BOLTON GRACE CISEK TINA MARZIO

GENNY HAS JOINED the Development GRACE JOINED us as a Membership YOU WILL FIND Tina at the Visitor Center team as Database Coordinator and Assistant. She is a Santa Barbara native kiosk this season when you first arrive Development Assistant. A Santa Barbara who grew up hiking the foothills and at Lotusland. We are fortunate that Tina native and descendant of the Montecito spending her weekends at the beach. brings many years of kiosk experience Cota family, Genny brings much She graduated from Biola University from her previous position at El Capitan valuable experience to her position, with a degree in Sociology where she Canyon. She has worked in the as well as a love for nature and our then pursued a career in social work. California State Park system and was beautiful coast. Most recently, Genny After traveling and working as a a Santa Barbara County Parks Ranger worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Behavior Specialist, she moved back to for 15 years. You’ll often find Tina, a Research Foundation (JDRF) and held a her hometown of Santa Barbara. Her lifetime resident of Santa Barbara prior position in Development with the experience with people and passion for County, where she is most happy— Alzheimer’s Association. helping others will come into play as outside hiking, surfing and now enjoy- she works with new and renewing ing Lotusland. TARA TAYLOR members at Lotusland to make sure they have the best experience possible. THOMAS BAKER-RABE NANCY YOKUBAITIS

TARA RECENTLY BECAME one of the new NEW TO THE garden staff is Thomas Lotusland Membership Assistant duo. Baker-Rabe. His Santa Barbara City She hails from Portland, Oregon, where WHILE NEW TO Visitor Services, Nancy College education focused on modern she studied English and creative writ- is no stranger to Lotusland, having sustainable practices, integrated pest ing. With a resume full of customer brought her class to the garden for management, soil ecology, organic hor- service experience, Tara is excited to many years with the Fourth Grade ticultural solutions and plant care. contribute to a team with the like- Outreach Program. Nancy taught ele- Thomas is also a practicing arborist minded goal of preserving not only mentary school in Goleta for more experienced in correct pruning and the amazing force of nature, but the than 30 years and brings with her a safety procedures. Previously he history of the people who nurtured wealth of patience and problem-solving worked with Arroyo Seco Construction it along the way. Tara hails from a expertise that translates very well to and gained valuable large-scale project family of landscape architects and has the position of helping arrange for landscape experience. Thomas also enjoyed visiting gardens throughout the members and the public to plan their enjoys collecting and hybridizing rare Pacific Northwest. visits our amazing garden. and unusual plants. 14 The March for Science and Earth Day APRIL 22 AND 23

OTUSLANDIS PROUD to be par- ticipating in the March for L Science on April 22. Speakers begin at 11:00 AM at De la Guerra Plaza and march begins at noon. This “celebration of science” is about the very real role that science plays in each of our lives and the need to respect and encourage research that gives us insight into the world. At its core, science is a tool for seeking answers based on empirical research and fact. The march finishes at Alameda Park with the Earth Day celebration. Lotusland invites you to join us at the march and please stop by and say hello at our Earth Day booth on both Saturday and Sunday. Lotusland exists at the intersection of science and art. Help Make Lotusland’s Wishes Come True WATER RESERVOIR OUR WATER WELL feeds into a reservoir that sits on an adjoining property and dates back more than 100 years. The roof is old and is in need of repair. $10,800. The system of pipes leading from the reservoir that delivers the water to our property are also old and beginning to fail. $32,300. Any gift is appreciated. B O DONATE, please contact Rebecca Annderson, Lotusland Director of Development, at T805.969.3767 ext. 104 or [email protected]. Thank you so much to our incredible members who have helped us with our Wish List items—it makes such a big difference in our day-to-day operations, and we are very grateful.

Lotusland’s signature event, Lotusland Celebrates: Avant Garden, our annual fundraising gala, is the hottest ticket of Santa Barbara’s summer social scene and is always a sold-out affair.

Space is limited. Pre-sale of tables and patron-level tickets are available now.

Invitations will be mailed to members in mid-June. Individual tickets are available at that time, space permitting.

Reserve your sponsorship now at www.lotusland.org, by emailing [email protected] or SATURDAY, JULY 29 • 3:30 TO 8:00 PM by calling Courtney at 805.969.3767 ext. 116 15 Cacti and Cocktails SATURDAY, MAY 6 3:00 TO 6:00 PM

NJOY THE REMARKABLE blooms of the and magnificent epiphyllum on a leisurely garden stroll. Tours are docent- E led, or members may self guide. Celebrated mixologists Alvaro Rojas and Kyle Peete of Alcazar and Milk & Honey (joint Spirit of Lotusland winners) will serve cactus-inspired cocktails in the garden. Sip prickly libations and enjoy light and tasty fare. Admission is $65 for members and $80 for non-members. Reservations arerequired and may be made by calling Share a spectacular late afternoon in the garden with delicious craft cocktails 805.969.9990. and enjoy light and tasty fare. Mother’s Day Tea and Tour SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 1:30 TO 4:00 PM

NE OF OUR MOST popular events is celebrating mothers and Mother’s Day on the Saturday before Mother’s Day—by Otouring the garden and enjoying tea and refreshments on Lotusland’s Great Lawn. Tours are docent-led, or members may explore the garden on their own. This is the perfect treat for someone special in your life. Tickets are $80 for members, $90 for non-members and Celebrating Mother’s Day—the Saturday before Mother’s Day—on Lotusland’s $40 for children ages 3–12. Advance reservations are required Great Lawn. and may be made by calling 805.969.9990. A Compost Tea Party A FOCUS TOUR OF LOTUSLAND’S COMPOST TEA PROGRAM EXCLUSIVELY FOR GARDEN LOVER MEMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 11 • 3:00 TO 5:00 PM

OIN LOTUSLAND’S sustainable horticulture expert, Corey Welles, Jalong with special guest. renowned educator and pioneering environmen- talist Dr. David White, for an insightful look into Lotusland’s compost tea program. We will trek to Lotusland’s compost piles for a behind-the-scenes look at how the tea is made, the methods of application and the science behind why it works. Enjoy light refreshments in the Rose Garden with trustees and staff. RSVP by April 7 to 805.969.3767 ext. 120 or [email protected]. Compost teas applied as foliar sprays help suppress fungal diseases and increase plant vigor. 16 June Solstice Twilight Tour SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • 4:00 TO 6:30 PM

IEW THE GARDEN in the magical garden on their own. Wine and light light of late afternoon with hors d’oeuvres are served from 4:30 to V blooms and colors that are unique 5:15 PM on the geranium terrace over- to the season. This popular event invites looking the main lawn. guests to enjoy the long days of summer. Admission is $70 for members and Non-members reserve a docent- $80 for non-members. Reservations are A unique opportunity to experience the garden in guided tour while members and their required and may be made by calling the evening while sipping a glass of wine. guests have the option of exploring the Visitor Services at 805.969.9990.

EXCLUSIVE INVITATION FOR GARDEN LOVER MEMBERS Summer Bounty Dinner A LOTUSLAND FOOD AND WINE FÊTE SATURDAY, JUNE 24 • 5:00 TO 8:00 PM

ELEBRATE THE BEAUTIFUL evening light featuring locally sourced ingredients, of summer with an intimate dinner including a few from Lotusland’s C served on Lotusland’s Great Lawn. . Jaffurs Wine Cellars will tax-deductible). Space is limited to 30 Chef/owner Justin West of Julienne provide the wine pairings. Garden Lover members. Please contact and Wildwood Kitchen will prepare a Invitations will be mailed in May to Bambi Leonard at 805.969.3767 ext. 120 special menu for this farm-style feast, all Garden Lover members. or [email protected] to purchase taking inspiration from the garden and Cost is $275 per person ($175 is tickets or for more information. Thank You to Our GARDEN CHAMPIONS Craig & Susan McCaw Terrie Thurston, Allied PRA SB GARDEN VISIONARIES Mr. & Mrs. Larry Durham Ted & Coleen Friedel Jeannette & Christopher Hahn Lady Ridley-Tree GARDEN STEWARDS Patricia P. Broome LotusFest! Juliana & Andrea Cairone TO PM Andrew & Sharon Engel SATURDAY, JULY 15 • 2:00 5:00 Fred & Linda Gluck Mercedes Millington & Jack Mithun July is peak blooming season, and guests will have the opportunity Michael & Patty Rosenfeld to view these uniquely beautiful flowers while enjoying Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin a relaxing afternoon at this casual, fun event. GARDEN GUARDIANS Mr. Arthur R. Gaudi Enjoy these afternoon delights: Cyndee Howard & Lesley Cunningham Wine tasting • Smooth jazz Kim L. Hunter & Paulo P. Lima, Ph.D. Delectable hors d’oeuvres • Lotus viewing • Craft beer Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews Dennis McGowan & Rudie van Brussel Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy Lotus flowers open during the day and close at night. Sammy & Michael Pineau Prime viewing time during LotusFest will be until 3:00 or 4:00 PM. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Uwé Rollé Jeffrey F. Romano & Stan A. Shayer Tickets are $95 for Lotusland members and $105 for non-members. Mrs. Anitra P. Sheen To register for this fun and enlightening event, please call 805.969.9990. Gary & Susanne Tobey Mr. Christopher J. Toomey 17 New in the Garden Shop SHOP ONLINE AT www.lotuslandshop.org MEMBERS SAVE 10% • DISCOUNT CODE: LLMember2017

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1. Lotusland Collection crystal dome lotus paperweight $42 2. Twig Frog made by local artist $36 3. The Flower of Empire by Tatiana Holway $29.95 4. Green Lotusland zipper front hoodie sweatshirt $56 5. Frog on a lily pad bronze plate $86 5 Lotusland Gratefully Acknowledges Donations DECEMBER 2016, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2017

GIFTS FOR THE GARDEN Mrs. Karen Garrolini Frederick Pulitzer Stephen Aizenstat & Maren Hansen Mr. Paul F. Glenn Eileen & Alex Rasmussen Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Anderson Fred & Linda Gluck Eileen & Charles Read Mr. & Mrs. Marc Appleton Eunice & Sarah Goodan Strawn & Richard Rosenthal Tim Baker Dr. Leonard Grabowski Ms. Jean Schulz Marianne Battistone Alma Gray Mrs. Jean Schuyler Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shattuck & Philip W. Norwood Ms. Deanna Hatch Holly & Lanny Sherwin Mr. Roderick Beattie Mr. John Hayes Eric Stern Ms. Donna R. Benaroya Vicki & Bob Hazard Ms. Hillary Tentler Penelope Borax & John Donald Kyle Irwin & Jens Sorensen Ms. Carol Terry In Memory of Anne K. Borax Chana & Jim Jackson In Honor of Mike Furner Joan & Palmer Jackson, Sr. Louise & Ivana Bramson Caroline & Steve Thompson Susan & Palmer Jackson, Jr. Bonnie & Ray Brooks Drs. Steven & Jan Timbrook Mr. & Mrs. M. Peyton Bucy Bobbie & John Kinnear Gary & Susanne Tobey Ms. Susan Burns & Mr. Jerry Hatchett Kathrine & James Lingle Transformation Trust, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Casey In Memory of Grace Alexander Ms. Sheila Klink Mr. & Mrs. James Drasdo The Little One Foundation Marie L. & A. David Tuohey-Mote Mr. & Mrs. Larry Durham The LLWW Foundation Lyle Turner Julia Emerson Mr. Harlis Maggard In Honor of Taggart S. Turner & Ellie Maldonado Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews Terry & Cricket Twichell Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Emmons Mrs. Betty McDermott Nita & Henk Van der Werff Mr. & Mrs. Ray F. Evert In Memory of Lt Col. Ross Fobair, USAF Mr. Sherman Vincent Harry & Sintija Felder Mr. & Mrs. John Mozart Susan & David Viniar Mrs. Barbara Frombola Mr. & Mrs. Charles Newman Mrs. Deanne G. Violich & Mr. Onno Kok Mrs. Frank Pesenti Nancy & Tony Wall Dorothy & John Gardner Mr. Philip Pollastrino Continued on page 18 18

Continued from page 17 GENERAL DONATIONS Zach Hunter Leland & Diana Walmsley Amazon Smile Foundation Kathy Ireland Charles & April Walton Anonymous Mette & Michael Karapetian Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin In Honor of Rob & Janice Thomson Myla & Danny Kato Mr. Dennis M. Whelan Ms. Sherri Ball Mr. Michael Klein Peggy P. Wiley & Wilson Quarré In Honor of Crystal Wyatt’s Birthday Hunter & Maria Lee In Honor of Anne Dewey Daniel Bifano & Allan Brostrom Iris Lovelace Merryl & Chuck Zegar Ron & Pat Caird Susan Lushing & Donald Rugg Russell Zink & Sean Callaway In Honor of our daughter Erin Margaret Caird Daisy Mastroianni & Jim Colborn In Memory of Loretto Blomer Elizabeth Camp & Christopher Cranton Zachery Paige 30th Year Shell Ag Chem Reunion Garden Club of Santa Barbara Tola Rissman The Suzanne Nora Johnson Ms. Jean Schulz THE LOTUS SOCIETY & David G. Johnson Foundation Melissa Vander Wilt ENDOWMENT Susan & Glenn D. Lowry Sandra Vandergriff NEW MEMBERS Mosher Foundation Richard Vickers Sintija Felder directed by Alixe & Mark Mattingly Jane Warner & Howard Rothman Drs. Jay & Jennifer Fortman Beth Parker Randee & W. David Winitzky Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT GIFTS In appreciation of Corey Welles’ presentation IN-KIND DONATION Mrs. Sonja Lane Susan Schulman Brent & Suzi Freitas, Eye of the Day In Honor of Anne Dewey In appreciation of Starr Siegel Daniel Bifano & Allan Brostrom David & Judy Jones & Larry Feinberg Mark Steele Ms. Hillary Tentler In appreciation of Sandy Russell PLANT DONATION ENDOWMENT Diane Dunhill, Diane`s Plants Roger & Gail Haupt GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONORS In Honor of Eric Nagelmann Lauren Amery IN MEMORY OF Mr. & Mrs. Michael Towbes Cheryl & John Broome FRANK FUJII Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin Ryan Burkley Laura & John Bridley In Honor of Eric Nagelmann Eileen & Rosemary Chang Diane & Rick Figueroa INSECTARY GARDEN Leonard Chen Jennifer Wilbanks & Barry Polley Karen Durham ENDOWMENT Jean Farley IN MEMORY OF Ann & Robert Diener Joe & Maria Fazio BARBARA WISELEY In Honor of Eric Nagelmann Anna May & Tim Feige Cammie Mars LOTUS GARDEN Ms. Suzanne Forester Mr. Michael Collins ENDOWMENT Marjane & Jim Frane Lynni Hutton Inc. Moira Gallo Linda Janger The Little One Foundation Giffin & Crane General Contractors Jo Ann Mermis GRANTS Dr. Renée Harwick Suzanne Tucker & Timothy Marks Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Santa Barbara Foundation Anonymous Foundation LOTUSLAND CELEBRATES: Renewing Garden Lover Members GODS & GODDESSES DECEMBER 2016, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2017 DONORS SUPPORTING 4TH GRADE OUTREACH CHAMPION Mr. Ian Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Sean O’Connor Craig & Susan McCaw Eric Nagelmann Belita Ong & J. Gordon Auchincloss JAPANESE GARDEN GUARDIAN Mrs. Heidi Rex RENOVATION Mr. Arthur R. Gaudi Herb & Bernadine Aldwinckle Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews ADVOCATE Deckers Brands Referral Program Dennis McGowan & Rudie van Brussel Ms. Patricia Aoyama on behalf of Matt Wakefield Mr. & Mrs. Gary Uwé Rollé & Mr. Chris Kleveland Diane & Rick Figueroa Jeffrey F. Romano & Stan A. Shayer Lynn Cunningham Brown & Chris Brown The Little One Foundation Gary & Susanne Tobey Joyce & Roland Bryan Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy Mr. Robert Buckley CONSERVATOR Ms. Virginia Castagnola-Hunter Eileen & Alex Rasmussen John Mike & Marcia Cohen Belle & Daniel Cohen Judith Robertson Mr. Eugene McCarthy Anne & Jeffrey Donahue George Schoellkopf & Gerald Incandella & Ms. Jane Engelsiepen Bill & Barbara Gillette Gwen L. Stauffer & Mark V. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Michael M. McCarthy Hania P. Tallmadge Vicki & Bob Hazard Gary & Susanne Tobey CULTIVATOR Dr. Bonnie Kelm & Mr. Bill Malis Anonymous Dawn & David Lafitte MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM Daniel Bifano & Allan Brostrom Bernard & Rosemary Parent MEMBERSHIP Jeff Chemnick & Satie Airamé Nancy & John Vasi Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mary & Dick Compton Mr. Sherman Vincent directed by Dennis McGowan Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Emmons Ms. Victoria Ward 19 Lotusland Members WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN DECEMBER 2016, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2017

GARDEN LOVERS Melissa & Philip Franklin Michelle & Andy Drenick STEWARD Chris Graham & Alexis Nunes-Fenley Katie & Matthew Feige Juliana & Andrea Cairone Bruce & Diane Halle Phil Gravitt & Carol Crawford Mari Hand & Marianna Brooks ADVOCATE Richard Hartgrove & Gary Cooper Hannah Henderson & John Moore Bonnie Jacobs & Maxwell Takeda Holly & Joel Dobberpuhl Theo & Martha Ivanovic Justin Klosinski & Megan Shoemaker Beth Parker Mike Iven & Roberta Bloom Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Krasnoff Melissa Stewart Mette & Michael Karapetian Robert McKenna & Debbie Vince Sheri Wechsler Myla & Danny Kato Aenea Mickelsen & Joseph Mickelsen GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Desiree & Jeannie Larson Chris Rudin FRIEND Dawn & David Ligon Nancy Stueben & Niko Hall Daisy Mastroianni & Jim Colborn Eleanor McBride & Tim Lee Wendy Wilson & Peter Eckert Jessica & Michael McLernon Penne & David Mengel INDIVIDUAL Jeff Metcalfe Wendy Nicholson-Martini & Brent Martini Barbara Barr Meg Miller & Dean Dawson Cathy Berry Stephen Sussman & Kelly Watson Nan & David J. Mills Charmien Carrier Amy Varbel & Matt Stebbins Myra & Ian Paige Marguerita Cobelens FAMILY Simon & Diana Raab Mark Allen & Cynthia Ireland Lynn & George Rossmann Susan Cottingham Gillian & Michael Amery Suzanne Rubin Sherri Degolia Al & Rebecca Barkley Patti & Jim Shankin Sara Donen Erik & Jennifer Berg Alison Strieker & Phyllis Brady Joseph Dworetzky Penelope Borax & John Donald Heather & Tom Sturgess Jean Farley Charla Brown & Robert Burnett Catherine & David Tilman Dawn Fink Joanne & Bill Burkley Jane & Richard Vickers Annette Goena Bryan Chen & Denise Lu Michele & David Volz Matthew Hall Isabel Chen & Bryan Hofmeister Hartmut & Rose Walter Karen Hastings Nancy Clark & Chris Dewey Billy & Melissa Yamaguchi Patricia Heighberg Joyce & Chris Clarke DUAL Jody Dolan Holehouse Myriam & Romain Doussineau Elizabeth Camp & Christopher Cranton Genevieve Holloway Joe & Maria Fazio Joyce Castaneda & Jason Aquino Liz Hunter Terence Fee Linda & Thomas Cole Nazia Hussein Matthew Foehr & Jane Beatty Frances Cowhig & Brian Brasel Nora Huvelle Kathy Johnson Rita Karp Karen Keller Jytte Kronberg Members Who Have Increased Yulia Lennon Larry Liddle Their Level of Support Kimberly Loiacono DECEMBER 2016, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2017 Beebe Longstreet Susan Lungerhausen GARDEN LOVERS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Robin Mandel Don McDermott FRIEND VISIONARY Cindy McGonagle Mr. & Mrs. Larry Durham Ms. Donna R. Benaroya Jane McGuire CONSERVATOR Bruce Berlow & Lee Southerland Brooke Miles Mary Ciotti Carolyn Cooper & Glenn Griffith Judy Pickering Joyce & Chris Clarke Sophia Reichert CULT IVATOR Dr. Jay B. Fortman & Dr. James Fortman Melissa Rissman Connie & Nigel Buxton Lisa Skyheart Marshall Adam Roberts & Michael Marshall ADVOCATE Rose Schwab James Sabourin Marianne Battistone Kelly Stella Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schiffmacher & Philip W. Norwood Nancy Stockmann Sheri Eckmann & William Klansek FAMILY Gricelda Torres Mr. John A. Perez Cass & Tom Ensberg Damian Vander Wilt & Mrs. Ann N. Lowry DUAL Marian Weaver Ms. Sandra Russell & Mr. Jim Foster Carolyn L. Williams & Wendy Enbody Dorene White Gilda Winkelmeyer

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Spring 2017 Member Events

MANY LOTUSLAND EVENTS are Saturday, May 13 Saturday, June 24 open to non-members, so please Mother’s Day Tea and Tour Summer Bounty: let your friends and neighbors 1:30 TO 4:00 PM A Lotusland Food and Wine Fête know about the great activities See details on page 15. Please call Exclusively for Garden Lover we offer. 805.969.9990 to register. members. See details on page 16. Tuesday, April 11 Saturday, May 20 Saturday, July 15 Members’ Family Day A Compost Tea Party LotusFest! NOON TO 4:00 PM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM 2:00 TO 5:00 PM See details on pages 10 and 11. Exclusively for Garden Lover See details on page 16. Please call Please use the reservation form members. See details on page 15. 805.969.9990 to register. to register. Please call 805.969.3767 ext. 120 by April 7 to register. Saturday, July 29 Tuesday, May 30 Lotusland Celebrates: Avant Garden Saturday, April 22 and Blooming Bromeliads Focus Tour 3:30 TO 8:00 PM Postcards with details will be mailed See details on page 14. Sunday, April 23 to all Garden Lover members. The March for Science and Earth Day at Alameda Park Saturday, June 10 Arrival Times for Members See details on page 14. June Solstice Twilight Tour AM Visit: Gate opens at 9:30 and 4:00 TO 6:30 PM closes at 10:00 AM. Saturday, May 6 See details on page 16. Please call Cacti and Cocktails 805.969.9990 to register. PM Visit: Gate opens at 1:00 and 3:00 TO 6:00 PM closes at 1:30 PM. See details on page 15. Please call Printed on recycled and recyclable paper Call 805.969.9990 for reservations. 805.969.9990 to register. with vegetable-based inks